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The mission of the “Miras-Moldova” public association is to address social concerns in the Gagauzian
autonomy.

“Miras-Moldova”
works to raise awareness of the Gagauzian culture, encourage social integration
of ethnic minorities into Moldovan society and to save the cultural heritage of
the Moldovan population.

“Miras-Moldova”
also supports families of disabled youth from surrounding communities.
Volunteers from the public administration work with individuals with a range of
disabilities including physical, sensory, mental and learning disabilities.

To achieve these goals, “Miras-Moldova”
focuses its activities in the following areas:

Preserving
and Promoting the Gagauzian Culture:

To develop and preserve progressive practices in modern-day
Gagauzian culture and facilitate cultural exchange between Gagauzian citizens
and foreign volunteers.

To research and promote knowledge of past and present
cultures of Gagauzia.

To preserve and support a respectful interethnic climate in
Gagauzia. Reports on interethnic relationships within Gagauzia as well as
collaboration between Gagauzian and Moldovan youth will foster intercultural
understanding amongst citizens of differing ethnic backgrounds.

The formation of tolerant relations between the ethnic
majority of Moldova and the cultures of ethnic minorities in Gagauzia.

Encouraging Development of
Gagauzian Youth:

To facilitate the socialization of Gagauzian youth and to
expose the new generation to patriotic values in the spirit of internationalism
and respect for the cultural legacy of the Gagauzian people.

To promote respect amongst Gagauzian youth for the traditions
and languages of all ethnic minorities in the Republic of Moldova.

To raise awareness of traditional ethnic and universal values
and assist with the formation of national and regional identities in youth.
Projects will reinforce the cultural values of youth, motivate them to learn
traditional activities and inspire them to represent their culture.

To create conditions for the self-determination and
self-realization of the Gagauzian youth by promoting the development of
national and social identities. Youth will be provided with opportunities to
participate in clubs and cultural activities and develop confidence in their
values.

To introduce youth to foreign volunteers in the spirit of
cross-cultural exchange.

To coordinate life-enriching activities to enhance the
standard of living for individuals receiving services. Activities are otherwise
inaccessible for participants and all expenses are paid.

To support disabled individuals seeking volunteering and job
opportunities.

To illuminate the experiences of families of disabled youth
to decrease stereotypes and stigmas and to support their integration into
society.

Current Projects of
“Miras-Moldova” include:

European Reporters – Volunteers write reports
to highlight the life experiences of individuals in the Gagauz community. A
recent initiative is the “Humans of Gagauzia” blog, a forum to highlight
cultural life in the autonomous region

Volunteering with Youth with Disabilities– Volunteers work with local disabled youth at the "Fidanjik" Rehabilitation Center and also perform home visits with youth who are unable to attend activities at the Center.

Language Clubs – Language clubs are offered
for interested community members. Current language clubs include the English,
French and Spanish languages

English Movie Club– Volunteers show
English-language videos every Friday. After the viewing, club participants
discuss the movie

If you are interestedin collaboration with
“Miras-Moldova”or would like
advice supporting volunteers within your organization, please email miras.moldova@gmail.com.